Fantastic little machine. The 14hp can do a heck of a job. I moved a 100 yds of dirt to build a berm at my office. Built like tank and very simple to work on. Be careful, no brake!
These were good machines for what they were. Very cheap to rebuild and little to go wrong. i replaced a few lower jack stafts replaced my share the simple gear pump , fixed broken chains and yes rebuilt that 14 hp motor. Good fine
I've been looking for MONTHS and i find nothing. then I see this video of you around my area finding almost exactly what I've been looking for. i guess some are luckier than others...
Thanks for the complement. It was a back yard resto and based on some of the critique I received there is a lot I would do differently second time around. If you are on Facebook join Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Group. I am the admin. We have over 1000 members and lots of great stories like these!
Glad you enjoyed the video. They are great machines. You won't be disappointed. I am the admin to Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Facebook. Feel free to join. We have over 1200 members. Lots of info and great stories!
Thanks! I'm just a back yard hack. I am the admin for Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Facebook group so feel free to join. There are lots of great resto stories and info there.
Buenos días yo tengo un bobcat s70 con motor a gasolina.es igual a la máquina suya el mío trae el motor kolher 23 hp.le quité el de 13 hp honda que traía porque hacía falta más power. Pero funciona muy bien. No tanto cómo el suyo claro! Excelente video el suyo! Saludos desde Mexicali BC México! Cheque mi máquina a ver qué si me puede ayudar a mejorarla..se lo agradecería mucho! Saludos!
Nice vid👍🏼 i just bought me 1 from a guy that builds pools. They upgraded n put this 1 out of service. Only $1500 running n Diesel cant go wrong. Will be doing alil restoring on paint n decals.
Nice..hey I have a case 1818 runs for a while and now doesn't ..it start and warm and when take the clotch off turns off ..do you know what can be wrong or if any of you guys can help me to get this thing run please..I live in Memphis TN I can bring it to your place
Hi Glenn are parts for these machines still available such as the clutch plates an other drive components that are know to wear or brake. I have an opportunity to pick one of these up. It would be ideal for my size yard.
Glenn I have a 310 , seems to be the same machine although mine has a v twin Kohler which had been fitted new before I found it in a hedge , the problem was incorrect carb levers ha ha, I have , bucket , forks, HYD grab , rake,
No Glenn just normal I think . forgot to add I built a hedge cutter knifebar type it works great . could have sold the bobcat 50 time's no chance , mines nicknamed the Bobkitten 🏵️
hello have a question. did you really buy this tire as seen on ebay? because this is 12 inch and in your test you screamed 13th and they are not too wide.
hi glenn i scored a late 60s m600 with 950 original hours it was in dry storage for over 30 years. i bought new tires and rims i got the tires from lou maddie in middleboro and the rims from bobcat of bourne but iput hydraulic hydrostat fluid in both sides thru the breather vent holes,because it leaked out the wheel seals when i ran it but id like to know if thats just to lube the chains andi put over a gallon in each side . where does the hydraulic oil go? and how do i check it and how much does it hold? i cant find the hydraulic tank its not fed thru the sides is it ? id love to talk to you this machine i got is a time capsule thanks bill h.
+bill hicks The frame of the machine IS the hydraulic tank. There is a small plastic screw cap on top of one of the chaincases, right below the lift arm. I can't remember which side. It is a large plastic flat head screw. That is where the hydraulic oil goes. Both sides are connected underneath so don't worry, the fluid will even out. Use Type A ATF or it's current equivalent. There are two square head screws in the side of the chaincase. they are on top of one another. That is where you check the hydraulic fluid level. Unscrew the top one and then start to fill the machine. When oil starts to drip out of that top screw hole you're full. Almost all old Melroes have axel seal leaks. Bobcat sells the seals for cheap - dismantling the machine and pulling the axels is a bit of labor. If it is not leaking too badly I would just keep an eye on it. Sounds like you got a barn find! I'm off all day tomorrow if you want to call me. Just email me your number I'll tell you everything I know about these old machines.glenncrna@gmail.com
thanx Glenn Iappreciate it how much fluid do u think it holds? ive got some lucas power steering stop leak i was gonna fill the hydraulics and put that in when im gonna run it for a couple of hours to see if i can slow it down the manual says you can run 10 30 or 10 40 hydraulic oil which im thinking of trying i put in 2 gallons of bobcats fluid but i only ran it for 20 minites or so so ill have it ready to run for a while i gotta change plugs put some grease fittings in etc maybe it will stop or slow it down and the heavier oil should b fine in the warm weather b in touch soon thanx guy bill h
I have a 71 M 371 in the process of working out a few problems, trying to figure out why the Tilt cylinders on the bucket slowly bleed down. Also when changing the hydraulic fluid do you or anybody happen to know the correct hydraulic fluid to use in this system I believe the capacity is around 6 to 8 gallons but I'm unsure also am on the lookout for a service manual. Pretty cool machines
I believe 6-8 is correct. Start at 5 and keep checking the dipstick. It calls for type A ATF but I've been using regular hydraulic fluid from tractor supply for about a year now. If you are on Facebook join Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Group. I have posted all the manuals for the older belt driven machines in PDF format.
I'm not sure what year Deer the filter came off of. I just searched eBay by the engine model (Kohler K321) and that's what I found. The K321 powered a lot of different Deer models.
It's not necessarily A filter for a John Deere what he bought was a filter for a k321 Kohler engine. It just so happened to be painted John Deere Green
Yea its the same old 371 i did the same thing as you, i also went ahead and added hydraulic fluid from tractor supply, but if you look at the manual it tells you to use engine oil. I went ahead and ignore that. I also put a small 421 engine from harbor freight. Ill post a video soon so you can see. Thanks
How was this skid steer sandblasted with the hydraulic system (hoses, etc.) still intact? Also, I see that the wheel hubs and axles were also left in place. Sandblasting around the wheel hubs will guarantee that your seals will leak!
Technical Corporal that's a good question. The hydraulic system was not breeched prior to sandblasting. As for the seals, I asked Mark to take special care to avoid going heavy in this areas. Subsequent to priming and painting the machine I got into the chaincase to look around and do a system flush. I'm about 100 hours into this machine and no issues as of yet.
You really don't want to do that the Hydraulics and the drive system is only designed for so much horsepower. Not only that but a bigger engine would weigh a lot more and when you take the bucket off she would be tail heavy
Great job on that machine, but oh man I hate to see any engine disrespected like that. If an engine has been sitting for so many years with God knows what in the oil, at least change out the fuel and oil before cranking it. Likewise, the starter is barely out before the engine is put to full throttle! Edit: Oh wait, I see it subsequently needed a re-engine, wow, couldn't see that one coming! Mate, I'm not trying to hate on anyone, but the humble internal combustion engine is still a miracle of engineering is so many ways and with just a tiny bit of care will almost always provide reliable service. It may be a small point, but just things like giving an engine 30 seconds or so to get some heat into a few parts before going full throttle will add considerably to the engine's final life expectancy. It was a tragedy to see that original engine swapped out for a Chinese engine, I have one, and they're a POS I curse every time I use it.
Pete F Yeah I probably should have changed out the fluids before turning her over like that. I was planning on going through the engine, but I instead yanked it out and installed a 13HP pull start Harbor Freight Predator. 20 hours into the repower and the machine runs like new. See my video on the repower.
Glenn Colassi Hey Glenn, yes as I said in my comments I have that Chinese engine and think it's a POS. It would be good to see the original back in there. Good luck with it
I hope he did not sand blast around the four wheel hub oil seals or the lift & tilt seal. If he did, those 45 year old seals will leak like a baby's wet diaper.
Fantastic little machine. The 14hp can do a heck of a job. I moved a 100 yds of dirt to build a berm at my office. Built like tank and very simple to work on. Be careful, no brake!
Beautiful project!!
Great job
Thanks Rick. Let's keep these old machines going for eternity!!
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That's a beauty. Build some tacks for it and make it remote controled
Great job, let's keep the old iron running. I love my 743 I bought it clean and I plan to keep it that way . Good work man!
Glenn I am so Jealous.... That machine is Awesome !!!! Nice Find and great Restoration....
great video my friend good job fixing it up
Nice work, a real joy to use and enjoy. Shows just how right they got it first time around.
These were good machines for what they were. Very cheap to rebuild and little to go wrong. i replaced a few lower jack stafts replaced my share the simple gear pump , fixed broken chains and yes rebuilt that 14 hp motor. Good fine
I've been looking for MONTHS and i find nothing. then I see this video of you around my area finding almost exactly what I've been looking for. i guess some are luckier than others...
This is awesome , Glad you saved the little guy . I have a 600 and a 610 .
Great work. Good to see one saved.
Well done!
Awsome job .... Glad you saved her .
Thanks for the complement. It was a back yard resto and based on some of the critique I received there is a lot I would do differently second time around. If you are on Facebook join Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Group. I am the admin. We have over 1000 members and lots of great stories like these!
The old ones where so small but that is what they where ment for they wher built for cleaning turkey pens
Amazingly great job
Great 👍 job
Liked it so much I bought one with a thousand hours looks and running good some hydraulic attention maybe, I love it's near as simple as my snowblower
Glad you enjoyed the video. They are great machines. You won't be disappointed. I am the admin to Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Facebook. Feel free to join. We have over 1200 members. Lots of info and great stories!
Learned to use skid steers in one of these, one day I will buy one just to keep around
Good job!!
Thanks! I'm just a back yard hack. I am the admin for Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Facebook group so feel free to join. There are lots of great resto stories and info there.
GOT MY M371 MINI BOBCAT!!!!!!!! YOURS IS LOOKING GOOD!!
Outstanding job
Nice job!
Looks good Glenn, nice little machine!
So cool!!
great job and thanks for posting!
Buenos días yo tengo un bobcat s70 con motor a gasolina.es igual a la máquina suya el mío trae el motor kolher 23 hp.le quité el de 13 hp honda que traía porque hacía falta más power. Pero funciona muy bien. No tanto cómo el suyo claro! Excelente video el suyo! Saludos desde Mexicali BC México! Cheque mi máquina a ver qué si me puede ayudar a mejorarla..se lo agradecería mucho! Saludos!
Very nice
Beatiful
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wow i love it great job
Excellent Find Nice Job man !
The hydronic lines are where it gets expensive i always say om going to buy the stuff to make my lines and never finger what to buy
that's awesome
Nice vid👍🏼 i just bought me 1 from a guy that builds pools. They upgraded n put this 1 out of service. Only $1500 running n Diesel cant go wrong. Will be doing alil restoring on paint n decals.
What model did you get? $1500 is a deal for any Bobcat. Do you have a video to share?
Nice..hey I have a case 1818 runs for a while and now doesn't ..it start and warm and when take the clotch off turns off ..do you know what can be wrong or if any of you guys can help me to get this thing run please..I live in Memphis TN I can bring it to your place
She’s a beaut Clark
Thanks Uncle Eddie.
I should have bought one a long time ago
I LIKE IT
We have a old Case 1818 that we keep going from '91. Thought you were going to rip some siding off squeezing through that gap!
Nice job buddy. I have an engine just like that if you need to replace it. It’s in running order
Still have the engine
I want one
and by the way that machine u got is bitchin! u do awesome work be proud id keep that til the day i died if i were u bill h.
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Did you stay with the 14koler? How much can it lift?
cuanto levanta en altura y en peso ?
Good day from Ont. Boy nice video, & good job. 1 drawback is the 1 spd.. not hydrostatic. Thanks Have u still gotten.
Hi Glenn are parts for these machines still available such as the clutch plates an other drive components that are know to wear or brake. I have an opportunity to pick one of these up. It would be ideal for my size yard.
Glenn I have a 310 , seems to be the same machine although mine has a v twin Kohler which had been fitted new before I found it in a hedge , the problem was incorrect carb levers ha ha, I have , bucket , forks, HYD grab , rake,
I think they are pretty much the same machine. She must go like hell with that big engine.
Cool video... Nice little oldie... Check that RPM sounds like its a little fast to me.
No Glenn just normal I think . forgot to add I built a hedge cutter knifebar type it works great . could have sold the bobcat 50 time's no chance , mines nicknamed the Bobkitten 🏵️
Restore never compleat with tractors
It's also called the mini bob 71-77
awesome job how many hours do you think you have into it?
Tyler Diedrich about 40.
The little machine looks great, what seat did you use on your restoration?
I took a black seat off a junk Craftsman rider mower I had sitting in the back yard. The plastic was mint.
hello have a question. did you really buy this tire as seen on ebay? because this is 12 inch and in your test you screamed 13th and they are not too wide.
hello
hi glenn i scored a late 60s m600 with 950 original hours it was in dry storage for over 30 years. i bought new tires and rims i got the tires from lou maddie in middleboro and the rims from bobcat of bourne but iput hydraulic hydrostat fluid in both sides thru the breather vent holes,because it leaked out the wheel seals when i ran it but id like to know if thats just to lube the chains andi put over a gallon in each side . where does the hydraulic oil go? and how do i check it and how much does it hold? i cant find the hydraulic tank its not fed thru the sides is it ? id love to talk to you this machine i got is a time capsule thanks bill h.
+bill hicks The frame of the machine IS the hydraulic tank. There is a small plastic screw cap on top of one of the chaincases, right below the lift arm. I can't remember which side. It is a large plastic flat head screw. That is where the hydraulic oil goes. Both sides are connected underneath so don't worry, the fluid will even out. Use Type A ATF or it's current equivalent. There are two square head screws in the side of the chaincase. they are on top of one another. That is where you check the hydraulic fluid level. Unscrew the top one and then start to fill the machine. When oil starts to drip out of that top screw hole you're full. Almost all old Melroes have axel seal leaks. Bobcat sells the seals for cheap - dismantling the machine and pulling the axels is a bit of labor. If it is not leaking too badly I would just keep an eye on it. Sounds like you got a barn find! I'm off all day tomorrow if you want to call me. Just email me your number I'll tell you everything I know about these old machines.glenncrna@gmail.com
+Glenn Colassi By the way I have the manual for your machine in PDF format. Let me know if you want it. I will email it right over to you.
thanx Glenn Iappreciate it how much fluid do u think it holds? ive got some lucas power steering stop leak i was gonna fill the hydraulics and put that in when im gonna run it for a couple of hours to see if i can slow it down the manual says you can run 10 30 or 10 40 hydraulic oil which im thinking of trying i put in 2 gallons of bobcats fluid but i only ran it for 20 minites or so so ill have it ready to run for a while i gotta change plugs put some grease fittings in etc maybe it will stop or slow it down and the heavier oil should b fine in the warm weather b in touch soon thanx guy bill h
I have a melroe 660 with 6 wheels. I wish I could find someone to guide me here in cal
I have a 71 M 371 in the process of working out a few problems, trying to figure out why the Tilt cylinders on the bucket slowly bleed down. Also when changing the hydraulic fluid do you or anybody happen to know the correct hydraulic fluid to use in this system I believe the capacity is around 6 to 8 gallons but I'm unsure also am on the lookout for a service manual. Pretty cool machines
I believe 6-8 is correct. Start at 5 and keep checking the dipstick. It calls for type A ATF but I've been using regular hydraulic fluid from tractor supply for about a year now. If you are on Facebook join Melroe Bobcat Owners of America Group. I have posted all the manuals for the older belt driven machines in PDF format.
ISO 46 is very common and will work in almost anything
got a m700 six lug looking for a set of solid wheels and tires.
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@@livetoridemyxlh By the way beautiful machine you got there bud, came out nice, what type of oil you used for the HD pump?.
I need this for dog shit
Hi. What year John Deere tractor air filter did you use? I used the same carburetor on my 1993 Clark 310 Bobcat. Just curious. Thanks.
I'm not sure what year Deer the filter came off of. I just searched eBay by the engine model (Kohler K321) and that's what I found. The K321 powered a lot of different Deer models.
It's not necessarily A filter for a John Deere what he bought was a filter for a k321 Kohler engine. It just so happened to be painted John Deere Green
Hey brother what kind of hydraulic oil did you use?
Calls for Atf but I decided to switch to cheap Tractor supply hydraulic fluid. Has worked awesome for 3 years and never looked back.
In the manual is telling me to use 10w-30 or 10w-40, PAI Class SE, motor oil.
@@DOPEPEPO are you sure we are talking about the same machine? Mine is a 1971 M371
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Yea its the same old 371 i did the same thing as you, i also went ahead and added hydraulic fluid from tractor supply, but if you look at the manual it tells you to use engine oil. I went ahead and ignore that. I also put a small 421 engine from harbor freight. Ill post a video soon so you can see. Thanks
Sounds like it's going to blow up
How was this skid steer sandblasted with the hydraulic system (hoses, etc.) still intact? Also, I see that the wheel hubs and axles were also left in place. Sandblasting around the wheel hubs will guarantee that your seals will leak!
Technical Corporal that's a good question. The hydraulic system was not breeched prior to sandblasting. As for the seals, I asked Mark to take special care to avoid going heavy in this areas. Subsequent to priming and painting the machine I got into the chaincase to look around and do a system flush. I'm about 100 hours into this machine and no issues as of yet.
I think something worth doing, would be to throw a bigger engine in it.. if you could find the right one.
You really don't want to do that the Hydraulics and the drive system is only designed for so much horsepower. Not only that but a bigger engine would weigh a lot more and when you take the bucket off she would be tail heavy
ok
How do you get parts for the bobcat? Any websites in general? thanks
You can still get parts for these machines at Bobcat itself
BOB WHITAKER
Great job on that machine, but oh man I hate to see any engine disrespected like that.
If an engine has been sitting for so many years with God knows what in the oil, at least change out the fuel and oil before cranking it. Likewise, the starter is barely out before the engine is put to full throttle!
Edit: Oh wait, I see it subsequently needed a re-engine, wow, couldn't see that one coming! Mate, I'm not trying to hate on anyone, but the humble internal combustion engine is still a miracle of engineering is so many ways and with just a tiny bit of care will almost always provide reliable service. It may be a small point, but just things like giving an engine 30 seconds or so to get some heat into a few parts before going full throttle will add considerably to the engine's final life expectancy. It was a tragedy to see that original engine swapped out for a Chinese engine, I have one, and they're a POS I curse every time I use it.
Pete F Yeah I probably should have changed out the fluids before turning her over like that. I was planning on going through the engine, but I instead yanked it out and installed a 13HP pull start Harbor Freight Predator. 20 hours into the repower and the machine runs like new. See my video on the repower.
Glenn Colassi Hey Glenn, yes as I said in my comments I have that Chinese engine and think it's a POS. It would be good to see the original back in there. Good luck with it
Really restoration and u have paint over spray on everything......I guesssss
I hope he did not sand blast around the four wheel hub oil seals or the lift & tilt seal. If he did, those 45 year old seals will leak like a baby's wet diaper.